TINY DANCER PROGRAM FOR YOUR 2 -4 YEAR OLDS

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Dance Classes for Kids
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Dance & Fitness

Tiny Dancer 2-4 yrs Tuesday 4:00-4:45pm

This is an introduction to dance. This class is geared for that little dancer who wants to move and dance, and do so with the expertise of our tiny dancer professional expert. Class works on coordination, musicality, freedom of expression, working with others, and the love joy of dance. Students are asked to wear pink tights, pink body suit and capezio canvas split sole ballet slippers with hair pulled neatly up in bun or pig tails. Boys attire for all dance classes, wear a white t-shirt and black shorts with black socks and black canvas ballet slippers. NDFS has a boutique that has all of the required dance attire.

Creative Movement 3 yrs Mon 5:00-5:45pm pm or Sat 9:00-9:45am

Introduction to dance. This 45 minute action-packed, fun-filled class will work on coordination, musicality, and explore movement and how the body works. It is the perfect class to get started, and it prepares the dancers for Pre-ballet 4 yrs or any of the other tiny dancer programs offered. Students are asked to wear pink tights, pink body suit and capezio canvas split sole ballet slippers with hair pulled neatly up in bun or pig tails. Boys attire for all dance classes, wear a white t-shirt and black shorts with black socks and black canvas ballet slippers. NDFS has a boutique that has all of the required dance attire.

Tiny tapper 2- 4 yrs Wednesday 4-4:45pm

This class will have your feet tappin’ and your body moving. Works on rhythm and musicality. This is a great progression for dancers to go to Tap level 1. Tap technique follows the CDTA syllabus. Students are asked to wear black body suit, beige tights, and patten tap shoes. Hair tied neatly off face and neck.

Tiny Tumblers 2-4 yrs Monday 4-4:45 or Thursday 4-4:45pm

This class is a blend of acro and jazz. This is the building blocks for acro. Your child will learn the basic movements, and have the freedom to express themselves through dance. This is the perfect class for that little one who wants it all. Teacher is certified in teaching Acro. Each dancer follows the progression and gets report cards of progress to get ready to move up to Acro level 1 . Students are asked to wear any colour body suit, little short, bare legs. no tights or shoes. Hair pulled back neatly.

Tiny Hip Hopper Thursday 4-4:45pm

This class will have your dancer grovin'. Works on rhythm and musicality. Come in comfortable clothing and running shoes.

Ballet- 6 yrs and up

This 1 hour class will focus on the basic principles of Ballet to work on technique, posture and building steps together to make a sequence. The students will gain a real understanding of the movements of their body. Cecchetti is the style of Ballet that is taught, and all ballet and jazz classes will follow the CDTA syllabus. Classes are split according to age and experience. Please contact office for specific class times. All dancers are asked to wear pink tights, black body suit and canvas split sole ballet slippers with hair tied neatly off face and neck into a bun.

Jazz 6 yrs & up

This class builds off the rhythm and movement of tap, and the foundations of Ballet and Lyrical. This style focuses on the dancer's originality and allows the dancer to build their skillset and musicality. Students are asked to wear black body suit, beige tights and tan Capezio Jazz shoes.

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Explore movement, shapes, dynamics, self expression and risk taking. This class is taught by an industry professional.

Classes run Friday nights 8:00-9:00pm

Must have a minimum of 2 years of dance experience

Tap 6 yrs & up

This class builds on the foundation of Tap Level 1, focusing on rhythm and musicality. Tap technique follows the CDTA syllabus. Students are asked to wear black body suit, beige tights, and patten tap shoes. Hair tied neatly off face and neck.

Looking for younger classes for Tap- check out TIny tappers or PreJazz/Tap

Looking for older classes please contact the office

Acro 6 years and up

Acro is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision of acrobatics. Jazz or Ballet is a recommended class to take along with Acro. Students follow the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus for progression Students are asked to wear black body suit, carmel footless tights, black dance shorts and foot undies. Classes taught by certified acro instructor from Acrobatic Arts

Hip Hop 5 years and up

This action packed 1 hour class will teach you current dance moves that are full of energy. All music played and dance moves will be family approved. Classes are split according to age and experience. Students are asked to wear leggings, or track pants, tank top, black shoes which are non marking, and strictly indoor shoes.

Lyrical and Improv

This 1 hour class will be filled with your body being the instrument of story telling. Some dance experience would be recommended but not required. This is the blending of Ballet & Jazz. It is highly recommended that dancer takes a ballet class or a jazz class in addition to this class. Students are asked to wear black body suit, beige tights, foot undies. Hair tied neatly off the face and neck.

Community Living

1 hour dance class for exploring various genres of dance and movement. This class is part of our year end recital. Proud to have this class running for 9 seasons.

Adult Dance

A blend of physical fitness with learning different dance styles per month. Come join the fun, fellowship, and pure enjoyment of dance.